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Studying at Japanese Universities
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 11 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة The University of Tokyo
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Are you interested in studying at Japanese universities? Do you want to learn about Japan’s university application and enrollment processes, as well as the types of programs on offer? This course will help you to both discover great programs offered by different Japanese universities and prepare a study plan through project-based learning. We introduce a number of options to match a variety of goals, from full degree to non-degree programs, programs taught in English, as well as short-term programs in Japan. During the course, international students at UTokyo will provide you with useful information and advice to start you on the path to studying in Japan. At the end of this course, you will produce a draft of your action plan for applying to Japanese universities. The overall goal of the course is to start you off on the right foot to a happy, productive and fulfilling student life in Japan!

الوحدات

Welcome to the course

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Warm-Up Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Activity 1: Say Hello to Your Classmates

1 Videos

  • Introduction

1 Readings

  • Welcome to Studying at Japanese Universities - Guidance Information

Japanese School Education System

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 practice quiz

2 Videos

  • Japanese School Education System part 1
  • Japanese School Education System part 2

1 Readings

  • Guiding Questions for week 1

Why Japan?

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Activity 2: Share your thoughts

3 Videos

  • Why Japan? part 1
  • Why Japan? part 2
  • Student Voices part 1

Week 1 Assignments

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Why Japan?

Optional Bonus Video (Interview with International Students)

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Tips for learning
  • Why Japan?

Overview of Program Types & Application Procedure

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Overview of Program Types
  • Application Procedure

1 Readings

  • Guiding Questions for week 2

Various Types of Application

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Activity 3: Share your thoughts part 2

3 Videos

  • Various Types of Application
  • Choosing Your School
  • Student Voices part 2

Week 2 Assignments

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 2 Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Find your target program

1 Readings

  • Find a school you are interested in

Optional Bonus Video (Interview with International Students)

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • Application procedure
  • Messages from the TAs
  • Other topics: Research student (kenkyusei)
  • Selecting your program
  • Typical questions from students

Settling in Japan

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Settling in Japan part 1
  • Settling in Japan part 2
  • Student Voices part 3
  • Social Life and Recreation

1 Readings

  • Guiding Questions for week 3

Tuition & Living Costs

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Activity 4: Share your thoughts part 3

3 Videos

  • Tuition & Living Costs part 1
  • Tuition & Living Costs part 2
  • Part-Time Jobs

Week 3 Assignments

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 3 Quiz

Optional Bonus Video (Interview with International Students)

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • Cultural issues
  • Part-time jobs, internships, and employment
  • Student life in Japan
  • Tuition and scholarships
  • Your typical weekday and weekend schedule in Japan

Academic Life in Japan

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Academic Life in Japan part 1
  • Academic Life in Japan part 2

Advice from Students

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Activity 5: Share your thoughts part 4

2 Videos

  • Advice from Students part 1
  • Advice from Students part 2

Week 4 Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Planning to study in Japan

Course Wrap-Up

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Course Wrap-Up

Optional Bonus Video (Interview with International Students)

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Next steps after course
  • Starting a new life in Japan

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Unlock the path to studying at Japanese universities with this engaging personal development course. Guided by international students at UTokyo, you'll explore application processes, program types, and create a personalized study plan. Perfect for those aiming for full degree, non-degree, or short-term programs in Japan. Offered by Coursera, this foundational course spans 660 minutes and is available through Starter and Professional subscriptions. Ideal for anyone aspiring to a fulfilling academic journey in Japan.

Yujin Yaguchi
Instructors

Yujin Yaguchi

Yuko Itatsu
Instructors

Yuko Itatsu